This is the thread where we keep up to date with all that is new in the Super Mario world :D Post articles, clips and/or pictures as a way to report Ancic's progress throughout the year(s) :angel: Also, why not post your favourite news articles from the past?

From the archives, this (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/tennis/wimbledon/article451907.ece)is one of the most memorable articles for me (when Ancic beat Henman in Wimbledon 04 :devil:)

Two quotes particularly stand out:

Now, at the age of 20, Ancic has provided his country with a big fillip. If Croatia was suffering a collective hangover after the retirement of Goran Ivanisevic, Ancic has supplied the hair of the dog.

And this very touching: :awww:

“I remember when Goran won Wimbledon and watching it on television,” he said. “Half of Croatia cried. We were all nervous and cheering him on. It was remarkable. The whole town was silent, nobody was working and it was the biggest thing of the day. Goran is an ambassador for our country, not just tennis. When I was 15 he told me to keep improving the volley and keep going to the net. When I was 12 he told me to keep breaking rackets.”

oranges

04-27-2009, 05:15 PM

:lol: It seems he never took the racquet breaking advice seriously. The volleys OTOH :hearts:

Dini

04-27-2009, 05:29 PM

:lol: It seems he never took the racquet breaking advice seriously. The volleys OTOH :hearts:

:haha::haha::haha: True that.

And I'm kinda glad he didn't :p

oranges

04-27-2009, 05:34 PM

And I'm kinda glad he didn't :p

I don't particularly mind it if it helps them vent the frustration and move on, but Goran managed to take it a step further by having to default a match because he had none left once :rolls:

Speaking of Mario's interviews, I loved the ones during last year's Wimbledon, when he was talking about how at one point he thought he'd never play again and how much playing on Center Court again meant to him. I'll try to find some quotes.

Dini

04-27-2009, 05:45 PM

I don't particularly mind it if it helps them vent the frustration and move on, but Goran managed to take it a step further by having to default a match because he had none left once :rolls:

Speaking of Mario's interviews, I loved the ones during last year's Wimbledon, when he was talking about how at one point he thought he'd never play again and how much playing on Center Court again meant to him. I'll try to find some quotes.

I agree, but at the same time racquet throwing is addictive. Just go ask Safin :p

Yay!!! :bounce: :bounce: would love to see those quotes. I actually remember seeing a video on that, I'll see if I can find it :D

EDIT: Can't find it :sobbing: I think youtube has removed it :awww:

oranges

04-27-2009, 05:52 PM

The easiest to find was the post-match interview after the win over Ferrer
http://2008.wimbledon.org/en_GB/news/interviews/2008-06-27/200806271214606248031.html

I was going through a rough time for a year. Always when I was ‑‑ many times I tried to come back, and always
in my mind was to play Centre Court at Wimbledon.That was what was always motivating me, to play big matches like
this in a big stadiums. That's what I work for, and that was what was pushing me in this tough year, to come ‑‑
to be able to go through all that. So that was going through my mind.

I remember, I mean, last year I was at this time running intervals, spending time in gym, doing everything I could to be fit again.
You know, I realized how much I missed it last year, Wimbledon.

Of course it was not easy for me. But to come out today and play this great match, I think, with a top five player
and to win on Centre Court, you know, it was a big moment for me.

I mean, I had great memories here in Wimbledon, and this is going to be one of them for sure.

Q. At the end, you kneeled down and kissed the grass. Why?

MARIO ANCIC: Just because of that. It was a flashback from everything what was going on in my head, what was going on in
‑‑ like I said, in this year that I was not able to play.

It just, you know, was almost like saying, Here I am back again. Thanks. I love this court at Wimbledon.
It means so much to me.

But there was a better one for some British newspapers or something like that.

Edit: Dont' know why it won't wrap the text to some normal width, had to break down lines to fit the screen :scratch:

Dini

04-27-2009, 05:59 PM

Thanks for that :yeah:

The bit where he says Wimbledon was his motivation was great :worship: it just highlights how much that means to him,
and I think his answer to the second question highlights the passion he has for this tournament and the memories he
so much treasures from his matches there:

Q. At the end, you kneeled down and kissed the grass. Why?

MARIO ANCIC: Just because of that. It was a flashback from everything what was going on in my head, what was going on in ‑‑
like I said, in this year that I was not able to play.

It just, you know, was almost like saying, Here I am back again. Thanks. I love this court at Wimbledon. It means so much to me.

:awww: That in a nutshell is why I love him so much. He works really hard despite all the obstacles in his way and yet still manages to come back strong.

oranges

10-02-2009, 05:39 PM

Good semi-official news for all those eager to see Mario back.

http://www.zutaloptica.com/karika-koja-ne-nedostaje#komentari

The doctors have given him the green light to start playing again. It's not specified when he should be back, but presumably with the start of the next season. They just mention him playing DC next year.

yay

petar_pan

10-02-2009, 06:01 PM

Good semi-official news for all those eager to see Mario back.

http://www.zutaloptica.com/karika-koja-ne-nedostaje#komentari

The doctors have given him the green light to start playing again. It's not specified when he should be back, but presumably with the start of the next season. They just mention him playing DC next year.

yay

... and they said if did croatia make a final he would be play doubles with ljubicic.

When asked whether he was thinking about marriage, he promptly said "No way". Asked how his girlfriend had handled their long-distance relationship, Ancic said he had nothing else to say about that topic.

Mario and Doris, 23, who lives in Split, were together for more than three years.

The end of the relationship is not the only news from Ancic. He has had his hair cut, losing the black curls that had thrilled many girls.

Ancic, whose career has been interrupted by injuries over the last two years, said his main wish was to get well and to return to tennis in great style.

Ancic, who has had mononucleosis and thyroid problems, told the weekly he had had his last medical examination at a clinic at Harvard University in September.

When asked whether he was thinking about marriage, he promptly said "No way". Asked how his girlfriend had handled their long-distance relationship, Ancic said he had nothing else to say about that topic.

Mario and Doris, 23, who lives in Split, were together for more than three years.

The end of the relationship is not the only news from Ancic. He has had his hair cut, losing the black curls that had thrilled many girls.

Ancic, whose career has been interrupted by injuries over the last two years, said his main wish was to get well and to return to tennis in great style.

Ancic, who has had mononucleosis and thyroid problems, told the weekly he had had his last medical examination at a clinic at Harvard University in September.

According to Sportnet, he's training in Sweden and should start playing in Heillbronnu in mid-January :wavey:

I'm still not sure why he decided on challengers when he can get into ATP events either directly or by protected ranking.

croat123

12-08-2009, 06:49 PM

he probably wants the practice

Brownie

12-22-2009, 12:25 PM

Some news on Mario from http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20091222/Ancic_hoping_seventh_return_to_tennis_sticks

Hard-luck Croat Mario Ancic is desperately working for another comeback after several years of battling glandular fever, training over the holiday period with his coach in the heartland of Swedish tennis, Vaxjo.

Since 2007, it's been a struggle with his health rather than ATP opponents for the legally-trained Ancic, 25 and now ranked 95th in the world. His illness returned six times to thwart his efforts of returning full-time to the circuit.

And Ancic is concerned only about taking baby steps to get himself back into the game. “I don't even want to consider a return to the Top 10," said the one-time No. 7. "The most important thing is to start to roll now.”

Ancic is pointing towards a possible Davis Cup appearance for the March tie against Ecuador, followed by the winner from Serbia and the US.

“I'm in Sweden, preparing for a new start,” says Ancic, who spoke with Magnus Norman, a former hip surgery subject and a former player familiar with comeback efforts.

"He told me that the most important thing is to start playing as soon as possible and play as much as possible”, said Ancic.

Hopefully he takes Norman's advice and we see him in a bunch of tournaments :D

Davodus

12-22-2009, 01:16 PM

thanks roren :wavey:

Brownie

12-23-2009, 02:51 AM

haha, you're welcome, deibidoo ;)

Brownie

12-23-2009, 02:54 AM

I don't know Croatian, but google translate says Mario won't play AO.

http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/index.php?cmd=show_clanak&clanak_id=16530

amdany

12-23-2009, 10:21 PM

I don't know Croatian, but google translate says Mario won't play AO.

http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/index.php?cmd=show_clanak&clanak_id=16530

:sad:

Davodus

12-25-2009, 03:36 PM

I don't know Croatian, but google translate says Mario won't play AO.

http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/index.php?cmd=show_clanak&clanak_id=16530

I don't thank you for this, Roren :o ;)

Juli_V

12-26-2009, 04:13 PM

Nooooooooooo :bigcry:

rosespower

12-26-2009, 09:11 PM

I can't say I;m surprised by his decision....the most important thing is health and fitness... but the AO will be borrrringg even if is my fav grand slam.

networthy

01-01-2010, 10:26 PM

I don't know Croatian, but google translate says Mario won't play AO.

http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/index.php?cmd=show_clanak&clanak_id=16530

It says Mario won't play because he doesn't yet feel sufficiently prepared... :sad:

Come back soon, Mario!

Daniel

01-17-2010, 09:19 PM

Come back healthy Mario :hug:

rosespower

01-20-2010, 10:06 AM

why is so empty around here? only one thread?

oranges

01-20-2010, 10:17 AM

Nothing is happening, unfortunately. Not for long, though, hopefully :D His first challenger is due

rosespower

01-20-2010, 09:37 PM

but at least with a picture thread to drool over would have been easier.

oranges

01-21-2010, 08:50 PM

Here's a bit of news from the Croatian papers. Mario is to play Belgrade challenger from 15 to 21 February. A title is worth 110 points and the prize money for the tournament is 125,000 dollars. I doubt either this or the Heillbronn challenger can be found as a stream, but at least he's back in action :yeah:

oranges

01-21-2010, 08:56 PM

Actually, after checking, it seems Heilbronn has one of those static web cams, so it's worth checking http://www.heilbronn-open.de/Live/de_Webcam.CMS?ActiveID=1382 from 26 January to 1 February

zara001

01-22-2010, 02:15 PM

http://www.story.hr/mario-ancic-dan-za-najblize-42690

New photo and article of Mario hanging out with his sister and friends in Split over the holidays

I'm so starved for Mario's matches, I think I'll find a way to fit it into the busy AO watching schedule, provided that camera is not just for show and actually works

rosespower

01-24-2010, 07:01 PM

yay he's on the courts again:)

oranges

01-26-2010, 11:50 PM

Mario lost to Kukushkin in the first round. I didn't even get a chance to check the web cam :sad:
Not sure if he plays anything before Belgrade.

JMG

01-27-2010, 03:45 PM

There is news that he has a wildcard for Nussloch next week. Would be great. :yeah:

prunelle_888

01-27-2010, 07:47 PM

What a great beginning.......

Daniel25

01-27-2010, 09:50 PM

I can't wait for him to get back in action! Too bad I won't be sseing him in Rotterdam thos year :-(

Daniel25

01-27-2010, 09:52 PM

why is so empty around here? only one thread?

I was wondering the same thing! Where is the picture thread and all the other stuff?

fashion

01-30-2010, 04:27 PM

mario into the double final！！！
good luck

jitterbug

02-01-2010, 10:54 PM

I was wondering the same thing! Where is the picture thread and all the other stuff?

If a thread is inactive for some time it gets bumped down. The old threads are still around though. When you open Mario's forum (http://www.menstennisforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=250), just scroll down to the Display Options at the bottom, and change the option for the 'From The' menu to 'Beginning' :)

Yeah, I saw, thanks. I hope his immune system is not going bonkers again and he was just being careful not to push it. GL in Belgrade

Brownie

02-05-2010, 01:42 PM

oranges, this was posted in GM:

Thanks for posting that! Is Belgrade next week?

oranges

02-05-2010, 02:35 PM

Thanks for posting that! Is Belgrade next week?

It starts on 15th, so enough time to rest

croat123

02-05-2010, 09:57 PM

thank god...i already saw another year long break. mario is playing IW and Miami, hopefully he finds some form by then

Jelena_78

02-14-2010, 02:21 PM

I've just seen Mario! :D

I will watch all the matches at Gemax and hopefully there will be some good pics! :)

:wavey:

oranges

02-14-2010, 02:40 PM

I've just seen Mario! :D

I will watch all the matches at Gemax and hopefully there will be some good pics! :)

:wavey:

:yeah: Please, do share :D

Brownie

02-15-2010, 01:15 AM

I've just seen Mario! :D

I will watch all the matches at Gemax and hopefully there will be some good pics! :)

:wavey:

Exciting!! :D Have a nice time!

Brownie

02-15-2010, 05:20 PM

Belgrade has livestreams of the courts, so hopefully they'll show Mario's match. He plays Gilles Muller 1st round.

He's also playing doubles today. It's the 2nd match after 5pm local time.

http://www.gemaxopen.com/page/stream/1

oranges

02-15-2010, 05:25 PM

I haven't seen Muller in quite a while, since his USO run I think, but that could be a tough match. Fingers crossed Mario's fine healthwise. Going to check the stream, thanks for the heads up. :yeah:

Brownie

02-15-2010, 05:29 PM

Muller lost in a challenger final last week, but that's all I know about him right now

Dini

02-15-2010, 05:36 PM

I know he played two very good sets against a red-hot Soderling in Wimby R1 last year as I watched it live from court 1. :p He won the first set and lost the second after Soderling just raised his level a notch. His results have been nothing to speak of, but he still seems to put in solid performances against some of the higher quality opponents.

Could prove to be a tricky encounter but I have faith in Mario. Ajmo! :rocker2:

Jelena_78

02-15-2010, 07:22 PM

Mario and Lovro beat Zlatanovic/Slovic 3-6 6-3 10-8

He's playing vs Muller on Wednesday :)

:wavey:

liz-bj

02-15-2010, 09:14 PM

Well done Mario, nice to see him on court again :D

oranges

02-17-2010, 01:59 PM

Mario lost in two TBs. I watched parts of it, the score itself is impossible to follow without at least hearing the umpire, but the camera is good enough to watch the play. Mario is rusty no doubt, but he seems in good shape otherwise. :hearts: to see him back on court.

Doomach777

02-17-2010, 02:05 PM

0/5 bp conversation

Davodus

02-17-2010, 02:05 PM

Bugger. Would have been nice to get a win, but it was a tough draw. He is hard to break.

Brownie

02-17-2010, 03:16 PM

He seemed to play pretty well :) Definitely a tough draw, but it's probably helpful to play someone like Muller.

oranges

02-17-2010, 06:42 PM

There's an interview with Mario and he comments on today's match, his form, plans etc. I'll translate it a bit later, have to watch Jojo now. For those who don't need a translation
http://www.jutarnji.hr/mario-ancic--vrijeme-bez-tenisa-ostavilo-je-traga/569916/

oranges

02-17-2010, 08:53 PM

Here you go, I only left out most of the questions/introductory comments

"It was a tight match, two very difficult sets. I think I played very good, I had a lot more chances than he, but unfortunately, the time I spent away from tennis left a mark. It is difficult to say that I'm disappointed. Of course, I want to win the match, but four months ago I lived for merely hitting the ball a few times. Now, I'm back on court. From tournament to tournament I'm playing better and better and it makes me very happy. What is probably most important is that I feel good and healthy. Regardless how tough the match was, I had the feeling that I would have no problems if it went to the 3rd set."

"I have to be somewhat disappointed knowing how many times in the past I went through these situations, when I could have won duels with some more matches in my feet. But you can't simply make up for the time after a break overnight, everything must be passed all over again. This is all going through school again, I need all these situations, it's a process. I need more matches to be able to use opportunities when I have them in a match. That was the difference against Muller."

Mario's game against Muller was much better compared to his first three matches this season. "In Heillbronn, I had no idea what I was doing on court. It was all so fast and foreign. In second tournament, it was already better. This was the best match since my return. The most important thing is to keep raising my game week after week. Wins will come, it just needs patience."

What is the greatest difference compared to the time before the illness? What elements need to be raised on a higher level?

"My reactions are late and I'm slower in seeing the ball than usual. Then, there is control in a point -- when to attack and come to the net and when not to and play a longer rally. All of these are situations that have nothing to do with training, but with playing matches. These are the things that used to come automatically and I never thought about it, but now I have to again come to this automatic process."

"Playing doubles with Zovko helps me a lot. You simply get that feeling that you're in a tournament. I need a lot of matches now, either in singles or doubles, it helps a lot."

After Belgrade, Mario will play a futures in Texas, use protected ranking to play IW and he received a WC for Miami.

Brownie

02-17-2010, 10:49 PM

Thanks for the translation! Hopefully he can win some more dubs matches this week. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do in IW and Miami! :)

Davodus

02-18-2010, 05:05 AM

Thanks for the translation, oranges :worship:

oranges

02-19-2010, 02:21 PM

You're welcome guys, I appreciate when French speaking people do it for my favorite Frenchies, so I'm just returning the favor when I can ;)

Mario and Lovro are in the semi :bounce:

Brownie

02-19-2010, 03:00 PM

Mario and Lovro are in the semi :bounce:

ajmo! :rocker2:

linus

02-22-2010, 10:36 AM

Thank you dears so much for updating Mario's news and matches here :hug: really patient waiting for Mario back to his good form after he is trying hard to gain himself back on court, well, no injury again pls God :angel:

Brownie

02-22-2010, 02:36 PM

Is there any news on if Mario might play DC? I can't remember if someone mentioned it before :scratch:

oranges

02-22-2010, 03:02 PM

It wasn't mentioned lately, but he said before that he doesn't plan to play the first round. I'm not entirely sure why such a decision. I mean I understand if he doesn't feel up to playing singles rubbers, but Prpic would probably stick with Marin and Ivo for singles in that case anyway. Just playing doubles with Lovro would be a boost to us IMO. Even if not, it's not crucial, but he always enjoyed DC so much that I'd think just being on the team would do him good. Perhaps he has some plans tournament/training-wise, the media here isn't very informative most of the time when it comes to details like that.

Brownie

02-22-2010, 03:43 PM

Bummer, it'd be nice to see him play. (:secret:I'd like to see some more Mario-Marin hugging action :lol:) Maybe he is planning on doing some kind of training over here before IW since he's playing the Texas futures this week (I think).

oranges

02-22-2010, 04:14 PM

Oh, those pics were :hearts: Makes me want to put it in the avatar in absence of new ones.

That's probably it, if he was already set to play that futures, traveling back and forth two times in a short time would jet leg him for a month :lol: But like I said, he said a couple of months ago already that he'd skip the first round and I doubt he planned the futures that far ahead, was probably going to see how his form develops. Either way, if all goes well finally, we might see Marin-Mario action in quarters :D

Luka Matic

02-28-2010, 11:33 AM

New interview with Mario on www.tenissrbija.co.nr :wavey::wavey::wavey:

rosespower

02-28-2010, 11:00 PM

thanks for the link..... can't wait for things to flow around here:)

Brownie

03-01-2010, 12:38 AM

Thanks! :)

Luka Matic

03-01-2010, 04:54 PM

You're welcome guys ;)
I've just heard that Mario is playing against Filip Krajinović in first round of McAllen futures :(

Davodus

03-03-2010, 03:23 AM

He won 6-1 6-4

oranges

03-03-2010, 04:45 AM

Good, he needs matches before heading to IW. Tough luck for the young Serbian hope though, whom I'm yet to see.

tennisace

03-03-2010, 10:17 AM

Is it true that he's got a WC to IW ??

oranges

03-03-2010, 10:37 AM

Is it true that he's got a WC to IW ??

According to Croatian papers, he got a WC for Miami and will play IW with protected ranking

Doomach777

03-03-2010, 09:10 PM

Yeah its true.

OMG, Sandra you are sooooo rich =)
xD

Davodus

03-05-2010, 02:45 AM

Mario won his 2nd round too, 6-4 6-3.

oranges

03-05-2010, 03:40 AM

I'm all on needles to see his IW draw, hope it's decent

Davodus

03-05-2010, 04:17 AM

Me too, but knowing his luck, it will a horrible draw :lol:

petar_pan

03-05-2010, 12:15 PM

mario will play in 1/8 in IW eaither miami

Davodus

03-06-2010, 12:51 PM

Mario won 7-5 6-2 against Jared Easton, now in the semi ;)

Brownie

03-07-2010, 12:01 AM

He also won his SF match 63 61 :yeah:

oranges

03-07-2010, 01:04 AM

Mario is kicking butt in futures, good for the rest of the field that he'll soon move on to the ATP tour ;)

Davodus

03-07-2010, 07:42 AM

Glad he is in the final, there is no substitute for match play. Hopefully he takes the title.

Offtopic: do you reckon this facebook page is really Mario or not? :confused:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mario-Ancic/41807884689?ref=nf

oranges

03-07-2010, 08:02 AM

Looks like it or else someone is going to great lengths to get the details right, such as playing doubles with Ivica

Davodus

03-07-2010, 09:40 AM

Well you never know with people sometimes ;) but I would assume it is him, yeah.

Brownie

03-07-2010, 03:55 PM

Could be him, but why are some of his notes/info in french? :lol:

asma jaouadi

03-07-2010, 08:11 PM

@Brownie it proves that it is not him i thought he was really him at first but when i saw his notes in french i directly thought it's obviously a fan ....

Brownie

03-07-2010, 11:52 PM

Yup, that's what it looks like.

He lost the final today 61 64. Eeek, I'm getting nervous about the IW draw :unsure:

Davodus

03-08-2010, 04:17 AM

He lost that bad :eek: what the fuck :lol:

minh

03-08-2010, 08:46 AM

That's pity, i thought ANcic will be able to win title easily, but....
Ancic will get WC at IW, I hope that there will be a easy draw for him

oranges

03-08-2010, 03:33 PM

Strange given his convincing run to the final. GL in IW, fingers crossed for the draw

oranges

03-09-2010, 10:35 PM

Good draw in IW :D Qualifier in 1st round, than Benneateau, probably Nadal in 3rd round

Brownie

03-10-2010, 01:13 AM

Yeah, not too shabby! :yippee:

Davodus

03-10-2010, 01:31 AM

Pretty happy with the draw for the first couple of rounds, definitely 2 winnable matches for him. It is really good to see him back in an ATP draw anyway.

minh

03-10-2010, 10:36 AM

Good luck Ancic,

joxong

03-11-2010, 04:00 AM

he will play against bobby reynolds in 1st round,hope he can win this one
good luck mario

Congratulation Mario,
This is his first triumph in ATP tour this year, It's s important triumph, This make him more confident
I'm really happy, I had waited this triumph for a long time

minh

03-12-2010, 02:05 AM

Mario will face Frechman Benneteau in 2nd Round

Davodus

03-12-2010, 03:04 AM

:woohoo: yeeeeeeah :cool: fantastic, great to see him get another ATP level win again! Now make round 3 Mario :D

minh

03-12-2010, 09:31 AM

Benneteau is no.31 seed, this is a very difficult match to Mario, but anyway, i still back up him

Brownie

03-13-2010, 02:29 AM

A report of the match from GM:

I was there today, it was soooo awesome to see him win. That first set, Smitty and I were trying to 'find the positives' then all of sudden he broke in the second and we looked at each other and said 'can he go three?'. We thought he was just out of shape and rusty, but he just needed a little bit of time to get going and get a feel for his strokes. It might also help that Reynolds is also coming back from a layoff, but Mario kept firing himself up even when he was a set and a break down. He never gave up and it paid off. It reminded me of his match two years ago on that same court against Gonzo.

At the end of the match he did a very brief interview on court and thanked his coach and manager for sticking with him all this time. He also said he got sick and stopped playing one year ago at this event and to win a match there today meant a lot to him. He thanked everyone in the crowd who supported him.

I spoke to him after that. He remembered me (sort of, he may have thought I was someone else) from two years ago and gave me a big smile (then a hug and a photo a few minutes later). He was very lovely, and he signed things and took photos with fans while he waited for the golf cart to come get him. He's kind of cute the way he kind of shyly speaks to people, but he was very patient with all the requests he got.

I'm so happy to see him get a win, I hope he can stay healthy and get stronger and really get back in the mix again. It's like having Taylor back, these guys just add a little bit of variety to the whole game and it's good for us as fans.

What a rollercoaster, so happy he managed to win :woohoo: Bodes well for his comeback that he's beating inform top 40 player so early.

Davodus

03-14-2010, 12:09 AM

:woohoo: what a great result! Doesn't matter if he loses to Nadal now, 3rd round with a win over a top 40 player is fantastic.

minh

03-14-2010, 12:31 AM

OK, great Mario,:)I can't believe on my eyes:eek:, a great result
Next match with Nadal, i know It's so difficult, but no problem, he played well in R1&2, that's so enough for him, anyway hope he play well in next match:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

I think Mario is gonna move up over 200 ranking places now :lol: given that he is like 690 it's easy to make a big jump, but it's still good to see.

oranges

03-14-2010, 07:59 AM

He has already won almost twice the points he has ATM :p When Rotterdam semi points dropped, he had practically nothing left as that was basically the only thing he played in a year.

minh

03-14-2010, 10:04 AM

Do anyone have Mario's pics in 2nd round??? please

Doomach777

03-14-2010, 10:17 AM

Mario will be seeded at Wimbledon, and after that he will win singles + doubles with ljubicic :D

minh

03-14-2010, 10:24 AM

Mario will be seeded at Wimbledon, and after that he will win singles + doubles with ljubicic :D
Really???I think you are kidding

Doomach777

03-14-2010, 11:37 AM

Really???I think you are kidding

I think he can be seed :D :wavey:

tashanv

03-14-2010, 11:25 PM

I am so so soooooo happy that Mario has won his last two matches :worship:!You guys have no idea how glad I am that he's back playing again!I have loved Mario since I first started watching tennis :inlove:!
So lets hope he can keep up the good work :yeah:!

And I love your positive perspective of how things are going to go this year for Mario Doomach!I hope your right ;)!

minh

03-15-2010, 01:06 AM

So lets hope he can keep up the good work :yeah:!)!
ok, good luck Mario, love you so much, my idol

NO problem, hope he will play well in the match against Nadal, upset him, Mario

Oh wow I had no idea he was playing doubles with Mardy Fish :eek:!I had no idea they were friends :p.Sad they had to lose so early :sad:!

I really hope he can pull off an upset too Minh!But even if he doesn't win isn't it great to have him back again :hearts:?

tashanv

03-16-2010, 12:25 AM

Well he lost 6/2 6/2 :sad:....But I am sooooooo very happy that I got to watch his match on TV :bounce:!!!Even the commentators were happy to have him back!They kept saying it's so great to have him back,he's such a smart and nice person and of course such a great tennis player.I couldn't agree with them anymore!Well they did forget to mention how hot he is but that's ok I will forgive them for now :lol:!

Now lets just hope he has a better draw in Miami :)!

minh

03-16-2010, 01:41 AM

thanks tashanv, Mario is really so hot;)
I won't be so sad,i think Mario played his best, but Nadal is really too tough for him to win. No problem, the most thing is that Mario feel good and healthy after this tournament.
Next is Miami, he had WC to play in there, that's great, hope a good draw for Mario, :angel:
Good luck and good success in next tournament, Mario, love:wavey:

minh

03-16-2010, 01:45 AM

Mario's ranking is 694 :(, i will be add 45pts after this tournament, he will in top 500 in this week

rosespower

03-16-2010, 10:52 AM

He will go up.... if he is healthy and plays and wins some matches:)....:) I'm happy that he was in the third round at a masters after the break..... Nadal like others say...is very good.... and to beat him the player needs to be at his highest level.:) anyway can't wait to see the next matches:)

Davodus

03-16-2010, 12:31 PM

It was indeed great to see him on TV again after so long. Obviously I would have liked him to win, but I really don't care that much. To win 2 tight, 3 set matches and one over a top 40 player is a real positive, and more than I expected from this week. Hopefully with another fair draw in Miami he can get his ranking back to around 300-350 within 2 tournaments. But either way, this tournament has been successful :yeah:

minh

03-16-2010, 12:48 PM

I'm so plesure about Mario's result in IW, hope in next tournament

MariaV

03-16-2010, 01:08 PM

Well he lost 6/2 6/2 :sad:....But I am sooooooo very happy that I got to watch his match on TV :bounce:!!!Even the commentators were happy to have him back!They kept saying it's so great to have him back,he's such a smart and nice person and of course such a great tennis player.I couldn't agree with them anymore!Well they did forget to mention how hot he is but that's ok I will forgive them for now :lol:!

Now lets just hope he has a better draw in Miami :)!

Yeah it was such a joy to see him on my TV again!!! :D :D I think everyone is happy that he's back, the commentators, other player, fans... :bounce: :bigclap: I just wish him well and hope he stays healthy. :D

minh

03-18-2010, 10:44 AM

Does anyone know what tournament Mario will play after Miami?????

minh

03-21-2010, 02:10 PM

Maybe Mario will have WC in Monte Carlo because the tournament director is Croatian

oranges

03-21-2010, 03:15 PM

There's no news here and I don't see him on any entry lists, so no idea what's his next tourny after Miami

petar_pan

03-21-2010, 07:35 PM

Maybe Mario will have WC in Monte Carlo because the tournament director is Croatian

actually they are from same street, believe or not.
but i think he will get WC because he is good not because he is croat.;)

smitty8

03-22-2010, 04:55 AM

It was cool to see his first and third round matches there, in person. Shame I couldn't make the second round match, but I can't be in two places at once, I haven't figured out how to clone myself just yet.

I also saw the end of the doubles match, didn't even know they switched the court until I saw the score on the big screen during a changeover in the Stadium while watching Fed's match. Fed was looking at me when I RAN up the stairs and out at 6-5 in the second set (yes, I had close seats in the stadium, sitting almost right across from his chair).

I hope Mario can continue this comeback through the summer, would be nice to see him in Washington and Cincy.

Davodus

03-22-2010, 06:51 AM

New ranking: 441, positions moved: 253 :lol:

rosespower

03-22-2010, 11:27 AM

awsome:)

oranges

03-22-2010, 07:37 PM

Mario's quarter in Miami, could be better, could be worse. Chardy is not in a particularly good form and if Mario's return is good as as in IW, it's very winnable, which would lead him to Querrey in R2

i really hope he can get past chardy so i can watch him play live. good luck mario!

rosespower

03-22-2010, 09:36 PM

GOOD LUCK!!! And when are this matches?

oranges

03-22-2010, 09:43 PM

I think it starts on Wednesday

tashanv

03-22-2010, 11:40 PM

It was cool to see his first and third round matches there, in person. Shame I couldn't make the second round match, but I can't be in two places at once, I haven't figured out how to clone myself just yet.

I also saw the end of the doubles match, didn't even know they switched the court until I saw the score on the big screen during a changeover in the Stadium while watching Fed's match. Fed was looking at me when I RAN up the stairs and out at 6-5 in the second set (yes, I had close seats in the stadium, sitting almost right across from his chair).

I hope Mario can continue this comeback through the summer, would be nice to see him in Washington and Cincy.

Sounds like you had a great time Smitty!I'm glad you got see my Mario live.I hope you were cheering for him like crazy like I would have been ;).
New ranking: 441, positions moved: 253 :lol:

:woohoo: 441 :lol:..Seriously though it's a start :).

I'm really sad that Mario has to play Chardy first round being that I like him.But I still want Mario to win :bounce:.

smitty8

03-23-2010, 04:43 AM

Oh yes, I was cheering. That's the first time I've been able to see him at a tourney and I got his autograph, so it's all good.

Davodus

03-23-2010, 08:12 AM

I think he can get a win over Chardy, but then Querrey would be tough although still winnable. Again, I'd be really happy if he just won 1 match.

zara001

03-23-2010, 11:51 AM

Mario has been voted the fourth sexist male Croat in an online poll by the Croatian Times
http://www.croatiantimes.com/news/Panorama/2010-03-22/9758/Pianist_Maksim_Mrvica_voted_sexiest_male_Croat

petar_pan

03-23-2010, 02:53 PM

New ranking: 441, positions moved: 253 :lol:

so he is in top 10 for one month :lol:;)

petar_pan

03-23-2010, 02:55 PM

i really hope he can get past chardy so i can watch him play live. good luck mario!

blago tebi
sto bi ja volio pogledat jedan masters na betonu

:wavey:

petar_pan

03-23-2010, 02:57 PM

I think he can get a win over Chardy, but then Querrey would be tough although still winnable. Again, I'd be really happy if he just won 1 match.

he will probably beat chardy but i think he is not ready yet for querrey...but you never no
the best thing is he is healthy

Doomach777

03-23-2010, 02:57 PM

blago tebi
sto bi ja volio pogledat jedan masters na betonu

:wavey:
:(
uff, ko da si jedini.
:wavey:

Viky-cro

03-23-2010, 10:30 PM

ima nas jos koji bi to tili xD

Doomach777

03-23-2010, 10:34 PM

xD =)

tashanv

03-23-2010, 11:32 PM

Oh yes, I was cheering. That's the first time I've been able to see him at a tourney and I got his autograph, so it's all good.

WHAT you got his autograph?OK now I'm seriously jealous!I got to see him play once in Cincinnati but I didn't get his autograph :sad:.Did you get it after the match or during a practice?

No luck, second match on stadium tomorrow. No coverage until Sunday either :sad:

croat123

03-24-2010, 01:37 AM

:( hopefully he'll win though...fingers crossed. i'll be there friday if he does

Brownie

03-24-2010, 02:29 AM

No luck, second match on stadium tomorrow. No coverage until Sunday either :sad:

Sunday :p That's a pain, I wanted to watch tennis all weekend :lol:

Have fun at the tourney, croat123 :wavey: Hopefull you'll get to see Mario!

smitty8

03-24-2010, 03:49 AM

WHAT you got his autograph?OK now I'm seriously jealous!I got to see him play once in Cincinnati but I didn't get his autograph :sad:.Did you get it after the match or during a practice?

It was after his match. I didn't see him practice.

:ras: to no TV coverage tomorrow!

amdany

03-24-2010, 08:25 PM

he lost :sad:

oranges

03-24-2010, 09:09 PM

Barely won any points on return, even though Jeremy was serving around 50% :sad:

Wonder what he'll play next

tashanv

03-24-2010, 11:19 PM

This sucks :sad:!But again I'm really happy he's back playing tennis,and better results will come with time :hug:!

Davodus

03-25-2010, 02:10 AM

Bugger :(

Dini

03-25-2010, 02:36 AM

At least he's back now. :awww:

With a few more matches he'll play him self into form. Just hope he gets some luck with the draws and enough match fitness to peak for the grass court season.

minh

03-25-2010, 05:26 AM

he lost:sad::sad::sad::sad:

babyblue

03-27-2010, 11:25 AM

Hope he'll play better next time!

minh

03-28-2010, 02:01 AM

Next tournament is??????????Who khow??

smitty8

03-28-2010, 03:17 AM

I guess we just keep checking the entry lists, that's all I can think of. :shrug: Unless he comes on here and tells us himself.

Edit: I am looking at the photos I took of him in IW, he's so darn cute!

minh

03-28-2010, 03:51 AM

I only see him in MD at Munich, not another tournament

smitty8

03-28-2010, 04:35 AM

Well, he can ask for some WC or use the PR for these larger tourneys or keep on playing Challengers and Futures to get more match time and hopefully keep gaining points. I think he needs some more match time, gain more confidence for these larger tourneys.

Dini

03-28-2010, 10:52 AM

I think right now challengers is the way to go. Get as many matches as possible and work your way into form.

We can always count on him putting up a fight even if things aren't going well.

minh

03-28-2010, 01:00 PM

I think so,
I'll be there to cheer Mario, any tournament, i wanna see mario play tennis

croat123

03-28-2010, 01:09 PM

I think he will get a wc to monte carlo.
btw, Chardy is playing very well and these courts really suit his game...it wasn't a bad loss

minh

03-30-2010, 02:04 AM

This is a special day of Mario, his birthday, March 30
Best wishes for MArio, hope him more successful in 26th age
:wavey::wavey::wavey::bigclap::bigclap::inlove::in love::inlove:

smitty8

03-30-2010, 05:11 AM

OMG, he's not much older than my baby brother (his bday in May). I feel so, I dunno, cougarific. :p

fashion

03-30-2010, 05:42 PM

happy birthday！！！mario！:bdaycake:

shaggy

04-01-2010, 03:35 PM

schedule for clay season: rome 2, ostrava, munich, nice, RG.

oranges

04-01-2010, 04:29 PM

Thanks

minh

04-02-2010, 01:09 AM

Oh thanks, but what is source???

shaggy

04-02-2010, 02:54 AM

Oh thanks, but what is source???

cro newspapers "Sportske Novosti ( sport news)", few days ago.

minh

04-02-2010, 04:59 AM

OK, that's good, I hear that I will be able to get WC Monte Carlo, Is it right?

oranges

04-02-2010, 05:33 AM

BTW, what's rome 2? Is he going back to futures again for another week?

Queens? Nice. Can't wait for the grass season, if it can be called a season :lol:

Mario is playing doubles with Dodig today.

minh

04-20-2010, 02:53 PM

I think Mario should focus on single, :)

oranges

04-20-2010, 03:39 PM

He said in an interview that all matches help him get into form, IIRC he even played with his brother in Texas futures. I suspect he'll be playing them often at least until he feels he's got enough match practice.

I saw live score this match, I was really so sad, he had many break points but missed all :sad: In set 3, he was lead 4-0, he played well and lead 5-4 but lost bp at that time and lost the match, that's so sorry

I wonder when he gets into form :sad:

minh

04-22-2010, 02:19 AM

according to Croatian press, Mario has new GF . Her name is Latica Ivanisevic (don't know if she is related with Goran).

http://www.slobodnadalmacija.hr/Spektakli/tabid/79/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/99872/Default.aspx
Good news, thanks, hope they will be happy:D

Davodus

04-22-2010, 02:30 AM

Damn :sad:

minh

04-22-2010, 02:35 AM

He won double match yesterday with Dodig 64 60

minh

04-23-2010, 12:21 PM

Mario got into final Men double ROme 2, and will play today, good luck MArio

rosespower

04-23-2010, 08:09 PM

good luck!

Viky-cro

04-24-2010, 12:23 AM

he and dodig won the doubles tournament :) :) :)

croat123

04-24-2010, 12:29 AM

i think it was a good week for mario :) good luck in ostrava!

~Butterfly~

04-24-2010, 12:44 AM

what was the score please?

minh

04-24-2010, 06:39 AM

I can't find out the score,It seems that nobody concern about men double Rome 2, :(
Anyways, this is his successful tour, I'm glad :)
good luck at Ostrava, Mario, you should play single well

Viky-cro

04-24-2010, 09:10 AM

I've found it on ATP official site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tournaments/Challenger-Tour.aspx) ;)